Cameron Norrie saw his campaign at the Los Cabos Open come to an abrupt end early on Saturday morning after being outplayed by Denis Shapovalov. The British No.2, who had been struggling with a six‑match losing streak, managed to push the contest into a three‑set battle before ultimately succumbing to the defending champion. Entering the tournament, Norrie had shown signs of resurgence, navigating his way to the semi‑finals in Mexico and hinting that his recent form might be improving.
He even managed to claw back a set after dropping the opening one, but the final scoreline read 6‑3, 5‑7, 6‑4 in Shapovalov’s favour. The match began unfavourably for the 30‑year‑old Brit. He was broken in his very first service game, falling behind 0‑2 and never managed to recover the early deficit, eventually losing the first set 6‑3.
The early break set the tone, as Shapovalov kept the pressure on and prevented Norrie from finding any rhythm on his serve. In the second set, Norrie displayed greater resilience. After his opponent was broken to love, the British player seized the opportunity, stringing together a series of solid shots that allowed him to level the match at one set apiece. At 6‑5, Norrie earned two set points on Shapovalov’s serve.
He finally clinched the set when a well‑timed forehand volley clipped the line, sending the match into a decisive third set. However, Shapovalov’s experience and power proved decisive in the final stretch.
He held his serve consistently, fending off any comeback attempts from Norrie and sealing the victory after a total match duration of two hours and forty minutes. Following the win, Shapovalov praised his own serving performance, noting, “Great serving from me today and I knew I needed it against a guy like Cam.
He doesn’t give you many free points so I knew I had to try and hit my serves and hit tricky spots for him.” He added, “I am very happy, it was a very tough battle and I am ready to go to sleep.” The 2021 Wimbledon semi‑finalist will now face Arthur Gea in the final on Sunday. Gea, the Frenchman, earned his spot by defeating Coleman Wong 7‑6(7) 6‑3, a win that is expected to propel him into the ATP Top 100 for the first time.
In the women’s draw, top‑seeded American Jessica Pegula overcame Russia’s Diana Shnaider 7‑5, 6‑4 on Saturday, setting up a Washington Open final against the Philippines’ rising star Alexandra Eala. Pegula, currently ranked world No. 3, is chasing her third title of the year and the 12th of her career after triumphs in Dubai and Charleston.
She first captured a WTA title in Washington back in 2019. Pegula reflected on her performance, saying, “I just capitalised on a couple of areas.
I think I started just trying to find the rhythm on the return. I didn’t think I was that far off … So, just trying to pick up my energy and again, try and be a little bit more aggressive.” Eala, only 21, moved within a single win of her maiden WTA crown after delivering a composed and tactical display against four‑time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. The Filipino prodigy, playing her third semi‑final of the season, had already impressed by defeating second seed Elina Svitolina, marking her sixth victory over a top‑10 opponent this year.
In the semi‑final, Eala broke Osaka in the ninth game of the opening set after the score was tied at 4‑4, then held serve to love for the remainder of the set, taking it 6‑0. She carried the momentum into the second set, breaking again in the opening game and once more to go up 4‑2 before closing out the match without dropping a set, securing her place in the final. Speaking after the match, Eala said, “I think I played really well and, of course, it’s such a meaningful match against a great player. So really happy to share the court with Naomi.” The Los Cabos Open continues to showcase a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, with the men’s final set to feature Shapovalov versus Gea and the women’s final pitting Pegula against Eala.
Both finals promise high‑quality tennis and the opportunity for the participants to add valuable titles to their résumés as the 2026 season unfolds. Meanwhile, the ATP and WTA rankings continue to shift as players accumulate points from recent performances.
Fans can follow live scores, upcoming fixtures, and the broader tennis calendar for 2026, which includes major tournaments and the anticipated winners of each event. For those wondering when tennis is broadcast live on Sky Sports, the network provides a comprehensive schedule covering all the major tours, ensuring enthusiasts never miss a moment of action. Overall, while Norrie’s exit adds another chapter to his recent slump, the tournament has already produced several compelling storylines, from Shapovalov’s title defence to Pegula’s pursuit of a third trophy and Eala’s rapid ascent on the WTA circuit.